With our main campus in Berlin, a branch office in Shanghai, and programs in Africa and worldwide, we create a meaningful global difference. Reflecting our geographical location, we also focus on Central and Eastern Europe, partnering with schools such as Kozminski University and Matena in Armenia. Our network of more than 9,000 alumni across five continents supports our graduates in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Key networks
Academy of Business in Society (ABIS)
The Academy of Business in Society (ABIS) brings together academic institutions and corporations to drive sustainable development. ESMT Berlin has hosted significant events such as the 18th Annual ABIS Colloquium, which focused on measuring impact and creating change in business and society.
EFMD
Another important network is the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), which is dedicated to management development and enhancing the quality of management education. This partnership aligns with ESMT’s commitment to maintaining high standards in its academic programs and fostering international collaboration.
FOME Alliance
The Future of Management Education (FOME) is a pioneering global alliance of esteemed business schools shaping online education. ESMT is a founding partner of FOME, established in 2018. FOME is dedicated to creating and sharing top-tier online learning experiences. Through innovative, collaborative initiatives and evidence-based pedagogical insights, FOME transforms online education, making it more immersive, engaging, and impactful.
GNAM
ESMT is the German network partner in the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), established by Yale School of Management in 2012. This prestigious network of 32 leading business schools worldwide fosters collaboration in academic exchange, research, and student initiatives. Member schools collaborate and enable students and aspiring business leaders to gain practical experience in working globally. These programs leverage the exceptional resources – such as expertise, relationships, and access to data – provided by business schools across 30 countries.
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
The Principles for Responsible Management Education | UNPRME initiative under the United Nations supports ESMT’s mission to integrate sustainability and corporate responsibility into its educational framework. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of responsible leadership and ethical business practices in shaping future business leaders.
UNICON
UNICON and its members serve as a global benchmark for executive education. The organization’s members – including, since 2016, ESMT – are among the most successful, relevant, and sought-after learning partners for leaders and organizations. UNICON enhances their performance by offering new knowledge, inspiration, perspectives, capabilities, and access to a global network of colleagues. By staying at the forefront of the industry, UNICON members collectively shape the future of executive education.
Academic partnerships and student exchange
- Master-level academic partnerships
- MBA-level academic partnerships
- Global Master in Management - GETT, a collaboration between EDHEC (Paris), ESMT Berlin, and Imperial College Business School
- E.CA Economics
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Technische Universität Berlin
- University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce - cooperation to offer a cross-continental global impact program
- MARGA Business Simulations
Executive education cooperations
- 41 North Business School, Turkey, offering joint executive education programs
- China Executive Lead#ership Academy in Pudong (CELAP), as part of the “Bringing Technology to Market” Executive Education program
- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), as part of the “Bringing Technology to Market” executive education program
- Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, as part of the “Bringing Technology to Market” executive education program
- Hasso-Plattner-Institut (HPI) Academy
- IAE Business School
- Saint Paul Escola de Negócios, offering a joint executive MBA in Leadership since May 2016